Nothing sums up technology quite like the old saying “out with the old, in with the new” as new technologies, software, devices and applications are introduced to the commercial market and at an ever-increasing pace with the constant development of innovative products and the rising competition between technology companies. For some, it’s quite exhausting to keep up with.

While it’s not always necessary or advisable to upgrade to the latest device available, the reality is that new innovations are always available to us as they replace existing ones. This is known as “disruptive technology” and the infographic below by Jason White’s Frugal Dad illustrates some of the most crucial disruptions that have brought us the technology we live with today.